FACC’s December 3rd monthly program will feature Rick Chilton, President of Helping Hands Coalition’s Community Social Health program. The program offers an exploration of cultural awareness and its essential role in shaping group identities within impactful programs....
FACC’s December 3rd monthly program will feature Rick Chilton, President of Helping Hands Coalition’s Community Social Health program. The program offers an exploration of cultural awareness and its essential role in shaping group identities within impactful programs....
Visit Serene Abundance Studio Space at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence on Saturday, December 13th for a day of creative inspiration. Featuring a Layered Hearts Expressive Art Workshop from 11am-2pm, followed by a Holiday Pop Up Art Market from 3 to 5pm, with...
On Sunday, December 7th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, the Friends of the Siuslaw Library will be hosting a Christmas Boutique Book Sale at the Florence Library Bromley Room. Featured will be giftable books, including fiction, non-fiction, Christmas themed and cookbooks....
Archived – On Monday, November 10th, the Siuslaw School District Facilities Advisory Committee will be hosting the final scheduled meeting to share preliminary recommendations with the public. The committee has been meeting for more than a year and a half. More public...
Archived – Serene Abundance Studio Space will host "Dinner with the Ancestors" during their First Friday Open House, November 7th, between 5 to 8pm. Everyone welcome, visitors are encouraged to bring a potluck item and a memento of a person, place, or animal they have...
Siuslaw Childcare Friends (SCF) announced the appointment of Jenn Lukashev, a seven-year early childhood education professional in the Florence area, and the owner of Stepping Stones Home Child Care and Preschool, as the community provider for the new Elm Park Early...
Archived – Nonprofit board members, volunteers, and staff in the Siuslaw region are invited to a half-day workshop designed to strengthen leadership, clarify responsibilities, and build financial confidence. Whether you’re a new board member, a seasoned volunteer, or...
Have you ever had a great idea for our community and wondered, how do I actually make this happen? That’s exactly what our upcoming Ideas-to-Action Workshop is all about. Register today! Using tools like Strategic Doing, we’ll guide you step by step: from sharing your...
Yes, there is such a thing as a free lunch. The Florence Methodist church has been providing a free lunch to anyone who wishes to come every Tuesday and Thursday for over 30 years. Come enjoy a fresh-cooked meal in our dining room. Lunch is served from 11:30 to 12:30...
Archived – Due to the predicted high wind and rain this Saturday, October 25, the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative and Coos Watershed Association volunteer event at Sandtracks Picnic Area has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule this event next March....
Archived – The Facility Advisory Committee has been meeting for more than 18 months to assess the needs of all Siuslaw School District Facilities. We are now sharing preliminary recommendations so the public can provide valuable feedback. On Friday, October 24th, we...
The Siuslaw Watershed Council is kicking off its end-of-the-year fundraising campaign with a Matching Donations challenge to our supporters! Thanks to the generosity of two of our members, any gifts made between October 1 and December 31, 2025 will be automatically...
Have you ever thought about becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer? Oregon State University Extension Master Gardeners are volunteer educators, neighbors, and on-the-ground researchers who serve their community with solid training in science-based, sustainable gardening...
Archived – Serene Abundance Studio Space at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence will be hosting a special pop up exhibit for 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour with local artist, Anna's Breath. Anna will also be offering readings from her Alchemical Oracle Deck, along with...
CoastBusters Walk for Breast Cancer, a local nonprofit supporting breast cancer patients and their families in the coastal communities of Lincoln and Lane Counties, is proud to announce its 2026 “Comeback Walk in Memory of Sonia Graham.” Following the recent...
Do you live in Lane County & are passionate about bridging our local community with the county's equity initiatives? We are recruiting alternate (non-voting) positions: APPLY BY 10/31/25 @ 5 PM Meetings are at least quarterly or more as needed Terms can be 2 , 3...
Archived – 10/6/25 – The Siuslaw School District Facility Advisory Committee has been meeting for the past 18 months to review the condition and needs of all district facilities. As we prepare to make recommendations to the Board of Directors, we are seeking public...
Archived – The Central Coast Miniatures Club of Florence is pleased to announce an exhibit of miniature homes and miniature scenes in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library in Florence on Saturday and Sunday, October 18th and 19th. There will be a drawing for...
Archived – Siuslaw Vision Refresh: Ten Years of Action Celebrating Success. Learning Together. Shaping What's Next! October 16th, 2025 - Free Entry Join us for a special event commemorating a decade of community collaboration and success. Together, we’ll look back at...
Eugene, OR — The Oregon Social Learning Center is excited to announce our Fall 2025 KITS At Home parent groups dates. These free, virtual groups are designed for caregivers of children ages 4 to 6 and offer a supportive space to connect, share experiences, and learn...
Eugene, OR — The Oregon Social Learning Center is pleased to announce the return of its Parenting Healthy Preteens online parent groups this fall. These free, virtual groups are designed for caregivers of children ages 9 to 12 and offer a welcoming space to share...
Archived – The Siuslaw School District Facility Advisory Committee has been meeting for the past 18 months to review the condition and needs of all district facilities. As we prepare to make recommendations to the Board of Directors, we are seeking public input on the...
Love fresh food? Care about community? Florence Farmers Market is looking for new Board and Committee members to help us grow. Board members meet monthly and serve on a committee (about 2–4 hours per month). Committee members pitch in where their interests fit best —...
Archived – Siuslaw Public Library District invites artists of all ages and abilities to submit a piece for our upcoming community art show, Hang It All. Everyone is encouraged to participate in this free show. Hang It All will run for the month of October in the...
Emergency Cold Weather Shelter – Florence Help Keep Our Neighbors Safe This Winter When temperatures drop, Florence’s Overnight Cold Weather Shelter opens its doors to provide warmth, safety, and dignity to our houseless neighbors. We need volunteers now to prepare...
While in the past the Friends solicited books just before our book sales, we now welcome donations all year long to be sold in the book store inside the library, and at our popular Bromley Room sales. Donated books must be clean and in resellable condition – no moldy,...
Archived – Lane County Cultural Coalition (LCCC) members are hosting a virtual grant workshop for the 2026 Cultural Opportunity Grant cycle. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend. The west Lane County virtual workshop is Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 5:00...
Archived – Join volunteers with the City of Florence, the Office of Resilience and Emergency Management, Oregon Department of Human Services, and Oregon Coast Quests, to celebrate the rollout of a new Oregon Coast Quest in the Siuslaw Region. At the event, you will...
First Step Florence- Transitional Housing for families, is hosting a fundraiser pancake dinner on September 5th, 4- 7:00 pm. The event will be held at the Presbyterian Church, 3996 Hwy 101, Florence. The dinner includes pancakes, bacon, juice, coffee and tea. Tickets...
Archived event from August 2025– Join the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative, Lane County Parks Department, and the Friends of Three Mile Prairie on Saturday, August 23 from 10 AM to Noon to remove invasive Scotch broom and small trees from the Three Mile Prairie...
Serene Abundance Studio Space invites you to play around with art all month long! Visit their new location at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence for monthly workshops and special offerings, including watercolor pencil, pyrography, expressive painting and more. For...
EUGENE, OR — July 24, 2025 — A new women’s public speaking club is launching in Eugene with one clear mission: to help more women develop their voices and confidently step up to the mic—whether that’s in a boardroom, a Zoom call, or on a big stage. Mic Drop Club...
Archived event from August 2025 – Join Debbie Anne at Jack Rabbit's Palace to learn all about making your Oregon beach stones shine with resin, August 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. Seating is limited so register online soon! https://square.link/u/0jI932DR
A Bargain Hunter’s Dream in Oregon’s Coastal Playground Make room in your trunk and bring your best price-haggling, treasure-hunting spirit—Florence’s Community-wide Garage Sale is back September 12–14, 2025, and it’s better than ever! This beloved tradition will once...
America is reawakening to the fun of “Oregon’s Coastal Playground” Florence — the highly acclaimed destination where coastal beauty meets small-town charm—is again on the national radar for outdoor adventure, romantic getaways, family vacations, arts and culture, and...
The Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative is proud to be a part of the annual Power of Florence event, a day where area residents and visitors can volunteer and give back to the Florence community. For this event, ODRC will be at Heceta Dunes, one of our "Preserve...
Take the Lane County Equity Survey today! This quick, confidential survey supports Lane County’s Equity Strategic Plan (Goal #5), focused on building an inclusive, equitable approach to civic participation and community engagement. Distributed through the Equity...
As of July 1, 2025, Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (RMA) officially goes into effect after five years of planning and preparation. The RMA introduces significant changes to how Oregon funds, collects, and recycles packaging, paper, and food...
The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, proving again that Florence is the family-friendly “Oregon’s Coastal Playground,” has announced this year’s Independence Day celebrations—from a 10:00 a.m. bike parade to pie- and watermelon-eating contests to live music to the...
Serene Abundance Studio Space, located at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence, will host the "Essence of Summer Solstice" Poetry Open MIC on Friday, June 27th from 3 to 5pm. Hosted by local author Rod Hatter, and featuring the work of Edith "Edie" Cronk. New readers...
INSPIRE Culinary Academy, 180 Laurel Street in Florence will be hosting 4 weeks of Summer Culinary Camp in July. The weeks are July 7-10, July 14-17, July 21-24, and July 28-31. Camps are Cooking Fundamentals, Creative Cooking, Baking Fundamentals, and Baking for Joy....
Jack Rabbit’s Palace is hosting a Central Coast Petrified Wood class on Wednesday, July 9th, 6-8 PM at their location across from the Human Bean on Highway 101. Students will learn about how to spot petrified wood tumbled from the ocean and how to polish the stones....
Child care access in Florence and the Siuslaw region of West Lane County will increase 50% next year with the completion of the Elm Park Early Learning Center. Developer Chestnut Management has received commitments for 87% of the cost of the center, which is designed...
Huge book sale! Saturday, June 14th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 15th 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the main branch of the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth Street, Florence. Members of the Friends of the Library will be admitted between 9-10am on Saturday; memberships...
Archived event from June 2025 – The Oregon Coast School of Art (OCSA) in Reedsport is excited to offer Monstrously Creative Summer Art Camps for kids entering Kindergarten through 8th grade, starting June 23 and running through August 1. Each week brings a new...
Archived event from June 2025 – The Oregon Coast School of Art (OCSA) is excited to celebrate its 5-Year Anniversary with a full day of art-filled, family-friendly fun on Saturday, June 28 from 12 noon to 8 PM at 325 High Street in Gardiner. This free community event...
Lane Community College's Florence Center is hosting a presentation from Collette Travel on Wednesday, June 18th, at 10 am. Featured tours offered for 2026 include Cultural Treasures of Japan, Spain's Costa del Sol and Madrid, and Italy's Amalfi Coast and Puglia. See...
Come join the fun at the Juneteenth Community Celebration here in Florence! Florence ORganizes will be sponsoring a community wide, family friendly event on Thursday, June 19th at Miller Park from 12-3pm. Enjoy a BBQ and picnic with hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie...
Jack Rabbit’s Palace on Highway 101 across from the Human Bean hosts a PRESSED FLOWER CLASS Wednesday, June 11th 6-8 PM. $20 Class Fee and $10 Materials Fee Materials will provide you with instruction, a Flower Press, some special glue, and a card that you make...
The June 4, 2025 regular monthly meeting of FACC will feature Riverview Center for Growth and, more specifically, its Riverview Crisis Response Program. The meeting is from 10:45 to noon in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library. When our own Western Lane...
This event is sold out, but First Step welcomes donations to help with family housing. Support unhoused families with children under 18 in the Florence area. First Step is hosting a fundraising gala on June 28, 2025, from 6- 9:00 pm at the beautiful Pacific Ballroom...
Our Siuslaw community is now better equipped to successfully apply for grants, thanks to the success of Mastering Grants: Tips, Tricks & Expert Insights! Over 30 attendees from Florence, Mapleton, and Deadwood representing more than 20 Siuslaw region organizations...
Free compost workshop at the Florence Food Share Garden, 2190 Spruce St., in Florence, on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. – noon. For beginning to experienced composters, this hands-on workshops will cover the basics of how composting works, which materials to use, and...
The Central Coast Miniatures Club of Florence is pleased to announce our 3rd Annual Arts, Crafts, and Miniatures Flea Market that will be open to the public during the Rhody Day Festival on Friday and Saturday, May 16th and 17th. You’ll find us with the Quilting Club...
The Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative is hosting a volunteer event to remove Scotch broom at the John Dellenback Dunes on Saturday, May 3 from 10:00 AM to Noon. Volunteers are needed to continue our efforts to remove invasive Scotch broom from one of our "Protect...
Local father, former educator, and active community member Tom Posegate has officially announced his candidacy for the Siuslaw School Board, Position 6. “As a parent of three daughters in the Siuslaw School District and someone deeply invested in the future of our...
Siuslaw Region of West Lane County, OR – Siuslaw Family Connection and Siuslaw Vision are inviting community members to take part in an important survey to help improve child care support and resources in the Siuslaw region. As part of a collaborative effort involving...
Archived event from April 2025 – It's time to do some spring cleaning in your studio! Serene Abundance Studio Space is hosting the 6th annual Spring Art Swap this Saturday, April 19th from 11am to 3pm at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence, Oregon. Bring your...
Siuslaw PlayShop will feature paddling demos, outdoor information Siuslaw Vision is partnering with Florence Oregon Area Kayakers (FOAK) to bring the second annual Siuslaw PlayShop to the Florence area on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Darlings Marina and RV Park. The...
Archived event from April 2025 – Free class on how to grow vegetables at home to be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Florence branch of the Siuslaw Library, 1460 9th St, at 1:00 p.m. Always dreamed of growing your own vegetables, but you’re not sure how to get...
Archived event from April 2025 – See the attached PDF! Bridge Lane Florence will take place on Wednesday, April 16th, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Florence Events Center. This FREE event connects residents of Florence, Mapleton, and surrounding areas with essential...
Archived news from April 2025 – Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative is sponsoring a Scotch broom removal event at Heceta Dunes this Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to continue our efforts to remove invasive Scotch broom from one of our...
Please don't let this Florence non-profit close! Memory Care Respite of Florence has been serving the Florence Area for over 31 years. Our mission is twofold. We enrich the lives of person's living with dementia through our adult day program called Coffee Club and we...
Make a Greater Impact—Learn the Strategies for Successful Grant Funding! Join us on Saturday April 26th from 10am-3pm at the Senior & Activities Center in Florence Oregon for Mastering Grants: Tips, Tricks & Expert Insights, brought to you by Siuslaw Vision...
Volunteers are needed to help the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative remove Scotch broom at the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area on Saturday, March 22 from 10AM to Noon. We are hoping for better weather this Saturday after last Saturday's cancellation due to stormy...
Archived event from April 2025 – The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra presents our spring concert series. The concert features works by Sibelius, Mendelssohn, Robin DeVour, and more. Plus a premiere by Robbie Dee Smith. There are three concerts in the series: Sundays,...
Archived news from April 2025 – Oregon State University Extension Service will be offering the workshop "What can I sell from my property?", an introduction to the kind of products landowners might be able to harvest and sell from the resources on their land,...
Archived news from March 2025 – Florence Indivisible American Pie Meet Up & Music - Friday, March 14 2025 Florence, Oregon (March 6, 2025) – Feeling a bit overwhelmed in these tumultuous political times? Come join us on Pi Day for music, apple pie, and an...
Archived event from April 2025 – Are you a Siuslaw or Mapleton-area high school student (public, private, or home-schooled) in grades 9- 12 who cares about ethical standards and behavior in today’s world? If you are, the Rotary Club of Florence invites you to share a...
Archived event from March 2025 – Serene Abundance Studio Space will host a Friday After Hours event on March 7th, featuring two members of the local band, Celtic Flo, kicking off the season for St. Patty's Day. Community potluck and all ages hour starting at 5pm,...
Archived event, March 2025 – Join the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative at the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area on Saturday, March 15 from 10AM to Noon for our first volunteer event in 2025. We will be removing invasive Scotch broom and volunteers are needed to help!...
Archived event from March 2025 – Florence Area Community Coalition’s March 5, 2025 monthly meeting will feature Lane County’s Rural Advisory Committee which is actively seeking to increase its membership. Kayla Watford, known to many in the area through previous work...
Lane County Master Gardeners and Oregon State University Extension Service hosted a successful pruning workshop in Florence on February 8, 2025. Twenty-five people braved the cold and rain to attend. “We appreciate everyone who came out on Saturday to learn about...
Archived news from February 2025 – Just in time for Cupid’s big day Florence Habitat Restore is selling See's Candies to bring you the sweetest chocolates around – By purchasing these delicious Valentine’s treats, you’re not just making someone’s day special, you’re...
Archived event from February 2025 – Get ready to sparkle and shine at the Prom of Your Dreams, an unforgettable evening benefiting Florence Habitat for Humanity! Join us on Saturday, February 22, at Three Rivers Casino for a night filled with dancing, photo ops, and...
Archived event from February 2025 – Winter is a great time to prune! Come join Oregon State University Extension Service - Lane County Master Gardeners on Saturday, February 8, from 10 a.m. to Noon, at the corner of Rhody Drive and Juniper Street in Florence. This...
Archived news from February 2025 – The Siuslaw Public Library District is seeking community members to fill three-year Budget Committee seats. Residents who live in the library district are eligible to apply for the position. Applications are due by 5 p.m. PST on...
Each year, talented bakers in Florence and surrounding areas donate their time and considerable talents to create over 30 custom-designed cakes for Rotary’s annual charity auction. These fabulous cakes often spark bidding wars, and the bakers who make them are...
Archived event from January 2025 – The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra presents a winter chamber music concert. Members of the orchestra and friends will perform light classical and popular music works for small ensembles. There will be two performances: Sunday,...
ODOT Receives $30 million to improve safety and livability on OR 126 Direct link to ODOT news release SALEM – A $30 million federal grant will help make critical safety and infrastructure improvements along a 1.9-mile segment of OR 126 between Huston Road and Lakeside...
We’re celebrating community! Come join us! People’s March Saturday, January 18th at 11am at the Florence United Methodist Church, 333 Kingwood St. In solidarity with the National Women’s March, we are standing together, defending each other and building a resilient...
Archived news from January 2025 – Florence Area Community Coalition's January 8, 2025 monthly meeting will feature the Florence Siuslaw Lions Club, which in 2024 celebrated an amazing 76 years of service to this community. On January 8, 2025, at 10:45 am in the...
Oregon State University Extension Service in Lane County announces Jacki Holien as a certified Master Gardener! The Annual Badging and Awards Dinner was held on December 10, welcoming newly certified Master Gardener volunteers, including Holien, a Florence resident....
Archived event: November 2024 – Visit Serene Abundance Studio Space this Sunday, November 17th, for our Winter Art Reception and Holiday Sale. Meet our gallery artists, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and view and shop special art and craft items available only at this...
On October 25, Siuslaw Vision, in partnership with Lane Educational Service District and the Siuslaw and Mapleton school districts, hosted a student-led community event centered on student wellness. The event, held at Lane Community College Florence, focused on...
Shore Pines apartments residents got a special treat on Halloween with the unveiling of two new outdoor murals. The two murals, one at the entrance to each building, were designed and painted by Seattle-based artists Perri Rhoden and Bashir Davis. "They have vast...
Archived event: November 2024 – Volunteers are needed on Saturday, November 16 from 10AM to Noon to help the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative remove invasive Scotch broom from the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area. The Day Use Area is mid-way between Reedsport and...
You can now publish your news on the Siuslaw Vision website when you use the Submit a Press Release feature. Content will be posted within 1-2 business days. Siuslaw Vision reserves the right to select which submissions we publish on our website. Stories may be edited...
